Clinical Nurse Manager

Advent Solutions are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager II to work in a new state of the art nursing home in South Dublin. This role could also suit an experienced Senior Nurse looking to progress up to the next level.

Responsibilities and Duties

Co-Ordinate Multi-Disciplinary Team in all aspects of residents care

Be proactive in integrating evidence-based knowledge and research into the delivery of nursing care and nursing administration.

Liaise with medical staff to ensure appropriate patient care.

Report clinical issues as appropriate to the Director of Nursing.

Be responsible for orientation of all new members of staff to the area and facilitate the rotation of staff as required

Ensure highest standards of oral and written communication are maintained

Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Offer regular guidance, feedback and support to nursing staff.

Encourage resident participation in the promotion of self –care and wellness, involve and support relatives/carers as appropriate.

Embrace change and new initiatives which promote excellence in patient care.

Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.

Empower nurses’ participation in clinical decision-making and organisation of clinical care systems.

Encourage proactive involvement of nursing staffing discharge planning.

Supervise patient nutritional requirements.

Arrange safekeeping of patient’s property

Qualifications and Skills

Experience in the Elderly care sector

Knowledge of all relevant legislation and HIQA Standards for Residential Care Settings.

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Excellent patient care to a high standard

Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to work on own initiative

Computer literate.

The acceptable standard of English both written and oral

If you would like to find out more please send your CV to Alan Noone for an initial consultation.